Planning is now underway for our second annual Rails To Ales Brewfest, scheduled for July 11th, 2009. Committees are being formed and lists are being made. Selections for bands, brewers and food vendors are underway. Our first event in 2008 was a big hit and 2009 will be even better.…
I’m pleased to announce our 2008 Volunteer of the Year Award recipient(s). At today’s annual potluck event for this presentation, the CRF honored Fulton and Lorna Toub. They put together our twenty-drawer artifact display which included all drawer I.D.labeling inside and out. They had the museum open Saturdays for 60+…
UPDATE FROM CRF PRESIDENT BRUCE REASON: Following the board meeting will be the Volunteer-of-the-Year award presentation and a potluck luncheon. Suggestion for potluck items (using last names): Entrees – P-Z Salads (and dressings) – J-O Desserts – A-I Misc. – anyone Refreshments – bring your own. Condiments, dishes, untensils, napkins,…
Modelers met in North Bend. Post Event Report: THIS EVENT WAS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL! See David Newcomb’s comments on this event. Also, enjoy viewing Paul Krueger’s photos of the event (click on sample photo for full event gallery). Who: Milwaukee Road Modelers What: Milwaukee Road Modelers Meet Open to: All Scales,…
For awhile now, there has been a link on the CRF page to a YouTube video featuring the Milwaukee Road in Kittitas County. Another video joins the ranks, as one with simulated Milwaukee Road trains in action, along with historic photos – including many from the Kittitas County area, is…
Submitted by Mark Borleske, May 22, 2008 On Saturday, May 17th, Cascade Rail Foundation had a “spring cleanup” work party. It seemed that spring had arrived and the sun was out as it was time to clean up the yard. Volunteers from the 4-H Club cut and cleared out brush,…
Just as the signals along the old Milwaukee Road rail line communicated information over distances to those in the rail industry, CRF Signals from the Board is a way to share information far and wide. Board members post directly to this blog, so fresh information can reach interested people quicker…
The first ever Rails-To-Ales BREWFEST, named in homage to the Rails to Trails program with Washington State Parks and the Milwaukee Road Beer Line was held July 12, 2008. Fourteen Pacific NW Micro Breweries, 2 Live Bands, and 3 Local Food Vendors served up a nice mix of brews, chews,…
Submitted by: Chris Scarlett, April 2003 Pre-event notice, April 7, 2003: We have an event planned for this weekend involving both students and Milwaukee Road retirees in the area at our Oral History Fest. Students from the Cle Elum-Roslyn High School will be interviewing the retirees in 8 groups in…
Copyright © 2023 Cascade Rail Foundation All Rights Reserved. Website developed by Tribune Web Services